Скачать или смотреть Catalytic Capital for Knowledge Rethinking the Role of CSR in Advancing India’s Research

#charcha2025 session, “Catalytic Capital for Knowledge,” explored how India can unlock innovation by strengthening the research ecosystem, not just with funding, but with intent, patience, and pathways to real-world impact.

Moderated by Rekha Bala and co-hosted with Mphasis, the panel unpacked why catalytic capital is essential for both large-scale breakthroughs and everyday problem-solving, what it takes to move research from labs to markets, and why India must empower researchers with flexibility, infrastructure, and long-term support.

Speakers Ajit Rangnekar, Deepa Nagraj, Gaurav Verma, and Johnson Tellis also highlighted the untapped potential of students and innovators from Tier 2 and 3 cities and why India’s research agenda must reflect the realities and aspirations of these communities.